Put the verbs in brackets into the infinitive or -ing form.

Scotland was the perfect place 1) ... to grow up ... (grow up). My
parents had spent years 2) ........................... (save up) because they
wanted 3) .......................... (buy) a small farmhouse in the Scottish
Highlands. Shortly after I was born, their dream came true and our new
life in the country began. To begin with, I was probably too young
4) .................... (appreciate) the fresh air and breathtaking views, but as
I grew up, I began 5) ................... (enjoy) exploring the unspoilt country-
side. I soon got used to 6) .................... (have) to walk miles to the shops,
and since it was too far 7) .................... (travel) to the nearest primary
school, my parents did their best 8) ...................... (educate) me at home.
However, I never felt lonely and was usually too busy 9) ................... ..
(help) my father on the land to worry about 10) ..................... (not/have)
any friends.